Betelgeuse
Overlaid DSS image of Betelgeuse, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Betelgeuse
Betelgeuze, Kaulua-koko, Alpha Orionis, α Ori, 58 Ori
BD+07 1055, HD 39801, HR 2061, WDS J05552+0724, SAO 113271, GSC 00129-01873, HIP 27989
BD+07 1055, HD 39801, HR 2061, WDS J05552+0724, SAO 113271, GSC 00129-01873, HIP 27989
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 0.42 | Right Ascension | 5h 55' 10.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 7° 24' 25" N |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Classification | M1-M2Ia-Iab |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 29, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Bright, orange, about half the usual brightness at about 1.4 in place of the usual 0.6, the dimmed appaearance distorting the appearance of this iconic constellation
Andrew Cooper
Jan 5, 2008 Pu'u Kuainiho, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" Gypsy @ 80x
Moon: 0%
Bright coppery color, the hue quite notable with a little defocus, no apparent companions
Steve Coe
Period Irr; 0.4-1.3m; Betelgeuse― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for Betelgeuse
Nearby objects for Betelgeuse
5 objects found within 120'
| 52 Orionis | Barnard 36 | Berkeley 22 |
| Collinder 74 | NGC 2143 |
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Betelgeuse